Press Releases

REMINDER: Public comment period extended on inlet hazard area update

The N.C. Coastal Resource Commission has extended the public comment period until March 2 for proposed rulemaking intended to update Inland Hazard Area boundaries and associated development rules, including 15A NCAC 07H .0304, 7H .0306, 7H .0309, and 7H .0310. The original comment period began on Dec. 2 and was scheduled to end on Jan. 31.

Division of Marine Fisheries to begin survey of shrimp trawl fishermen

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will begin contacting shrimp trawl and skimmer trawl vessel operators in the coming weeks for a survey about the types of gear they use

CANCELLED: Public meeting on draft permit for Active Energy Renewable Power to be held on March 16

RALEIGH - The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host a public meeting on Monday, March 16, 2020, on a draft permit for Active Energy Renewable Group.  The company is applying as new facility to manufacture wood pellets with a proposed maximum throughput of 39,420 oven dried tons per year, classifying it as a small facility.

Public hearing on closure plans for coal ash impoundments at Roxboro Power Station to be held Feb. 19

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a hearing for public comment about the plan to excavate coal ash at Duke Energy’s Roxboro Power Station on Wednesday Feb. 19, beginning at 6 p.m.

Public hearing on closure plans for coal ash impoundments at Belews Creek Steam Station to be held Feb. 18

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a hearing for public comment about the plan to excavate coal ash at Duke Energy’s Belews Creek Steam Station on Tuesday Feb. 18, beginning at 6 p.m.

DEQ Issues Modification for Brunswick County’s Northwest Water Treatment Plant’s Wastewater Permit

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a modification to Brunswick County’s wastewater permit for its Northwest Water Treatment Plant located in Leland.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Feb. 19-21 in New Bern

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet Feb. 19-21 at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 South Front St., New Bern

DEQ Issues Permit to Construct New Lined Onsite Landfill at Asheville facility

Following a rigorous application review and lengthy public comment period, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has issued a permit to allow Duke Energy Progress to construct a new onsite, lined landfill to dispose of coal ash at the Asheville Steam Electric Plant in Asheville.

State coastal commission will meet Feb. 12-13 in Beaufort; Coastal advisory council will meet Feb. 12

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission will meet Feb. 12-13 at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516.

Public hearing on closure plans for coal ash impoundments at Weatherspoon Power Station to be held Feb. 13

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a hearing for public comment about the plan to excavate coal ash at Duke Energy’s Weatherspoon Power Station on Thursday, Feb. 13, beginning at 6 p.m.